‘New funding will save many leisure centres – for now’
The District Councils’ Network is pleased that the Government has listened to our call to support the crisis-hit leisure sector. As part of the Spring Budget, the Treasury has announced a one-year £63m fund will support leisure centres with pools, £40m of which is...
First anniversary of Homes for Ukraine: councils discuss their support for Ukrainians
The anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine scheme being launched has highlighted the work of councils to help support Ukrainians escaping war. English councils have strived to offer sanctuary to nearly 86,000 Ukrainians who have fled Putin’s invasion under the scheme...
DCN sets out a new future for the New Homes Bonus
The District Councils’ Network sets out a new future for the New Homes Bonus In our response to the government’s consultation, the DCN calls for government to maintain current funding levels, honour the final legacy payment allocated in 2019/20, and reject...